As Punjabi hip-hoppers go global, bhangra outfits get a makeover

New-age Punjabi music artists are blending Western outfits with tradition, reflecting a broader cultural shift.

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The fallout from Trump's war on Harvard will long outlast his presidency

The US president's ramped-up threats are seen by many as an attempt to reshape a stronghold of the left. Could he succeed?

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She defended drug lord El Chapo - now, she's running for office

On Sunday, Mexico will become the first country to elect all its judges, following a major reform.

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Harvard agrees to transfer photos of enslaved people to black history museum

The settlement comes after a 15 year legal battle between the university and a Connecticut woman who claims she is a descendant of the people pictured.

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Hamas official says it rejects new US Gaza ceasefire plan backed by Israel

The US says Israel has "signed off" on envoy Steve Witkoff's plan and that it is waiting for a formal response from Hamas.

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World has responsibility to get aid into Gaza, UN official tells BBC

The UN's Tom Fletcher tells the BBC the people of Gaza have been subjected to forced starvation by Israel.

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Rosenberg: What a new Stalin statue says about Russia's attempt to reshape history

A brand new statue of of the Soviet dictator Josef Stalin has been unveiled at a Metro station in Moscow.

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Namibia to mark colonial genocide for first time with memorial day

Concentration camps and pseudoscientific experiments were used by German officials to torture and kill.

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How 'laughing gas' became a deadly - but legal - American addiction

Nitrous oxide overdoses have increased in the US, but the substance is still legal as a "culinary product".

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How political chaos helped forge South Korea's presidential frontrunner

A political implosion turned controversial politician Lee Jae-myung into a presidential favourite.

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After decades of bloodshed, is India winning its war against Maoists?

The Maoist insurgency has claimed nearly 12,000 lives in India since 2000.

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Iran's Palme d'Or-winning director cheered as he arrives home

Director Jafar Panahi returns to Iran after his Cannes Film Festival win, greeted by cheers and applause.

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Churchill photo thief sentenced to two years in jail

'The Roaring Lion' - one of the 20th century's most iconic images - was stolen from a hotel in Ottawa.

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Could Nigeria's careful ethnic balancing act be under threat?

Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group.

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Why King Charles III's trip to Canada is more than just a royal visit

BBC royal correspondent Daniela Relph on King Charles III's trip to Canada where he will open the country’s parliament.

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Someone stole my BBC broadcasting bike - it's like losing a friend

Anna Holligan transformed her bike into a mobile studio for the BBC in Amsterdam - now it has vanished.

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King's big moment in Canada after Trump row

What's likely to be the message when King Charles makes a speech in Canada?

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Moment Australian politician signs off career with a 'shoey'

The MP ended his time in parliament by drinking beer out of his shoe during his farewell speech.

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'Leap together' - watch Kermit's advice to graduating students

The famous frog gave the commencement speech at the University of Maryland where Muppets creator Jim Henson graduated in 1960.

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A coffee by any other name: Starbucks avoids brewing controversy in South Korea

All six presidential candidates' names are banned in Starbucks stores to "maintain neutrality".

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Watch: Moment police apprehend a runaway kangaroo in Colorado

Body camera footage shows officers chase and catch Irwin the kangaroo in the US city of Durango.

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Cattle washed onto beaches in widespread Australia floods

A natural disaster has been declared in New South Wales, as widespread flooding prompts nearly 50,000 people to evacuate.

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Ramaphosa survives mauling by Trump over 'white genocide'

Right-wing Afrikaners groups celebrated the ambush but others in the Rainbow Nation found it "uncomfortable" to watch.

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Watch: Man tries to scale cruise ship in Sydney

A 29-year-old was arrested after he was seen climbing up the mooring lines of the Carnival Adventure cruise ship docked at Sydney Harbour.

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Former DR Congo PM sentenced to hard labour on corruption charge

Augustin Ponyo Matata is found guilty of his part in embezzling about $245m.

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US has deported Asian migrants to South Sudan, lawyers tell court

Lawyers for a Burmese man said their client speaks limited English and had refused to sign a notice of removal.

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Vietnamese beauty queen arrested for fraud over fibre gummies

The former Miss Grand International winner had heavily touted the gummies on social media.

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Diddy smashed on Cassie Ventura's door with hammer, trial told

Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial heard more allegations of violence against his former girlfriend.

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Is China the winner in the India-Pakistan conflict?

Pakistan's Chinese-made fighter jets were battle tested for the first time during hostilities with India.

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'A pain I can't describe': Tornadoes sweep multiple US states

Dozens of people have died in parts of the United States after tornadoes caused catastrophic damage across the weekend.

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BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines

An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.

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Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency

Nicusor Dan fights off a strong challenge from a right-wing nationalist after months of political turbulence.

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Portugal PM's party wins snap election but falls short of majority

The ruling right-of-centre Democratic Alliance of PM Luís Montenegro wins elections, amid a far-right surge.

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Pop culture re-invented the Menendez brothers - but can it set them free?

The brothers' fate will now be in the hands of California's Parole Board and Governor Gavin Newsom.

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India's forgotten actor who lost her legacy to caste oppression

PK Rosy, the first actress in Malayalam cinema, was hounded out of her home after playing the role of an upper caste woman.

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Of opium, fire temples, and sarees: A peek into the world of India's dwindling Parsis

The Alpaiwala Museum in Mumbai city traces the origins and history of the fast-dwindling Parsi community.

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How India and Pakistan share one of the world's most dangerous borders

Living along the LoC - the volatile India-Pakistan border - means life in a fragile limbo between war and peace.

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'Go back to Ukraine': War refugees complain of abuse in Poland

Dozens say they have been abused in public, bullied in schools and seen increasing xenophobic material online.

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How real is the risk of nuclear war between India and Pakistan?

Recent hostilities were a reminder of how easily a crisis could escalate into catastrophe.

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Trump's US drug prices order: what is Most Favoured Nation status?

The president promises sweeping price cuts "almost immediately", but experts say these are unlikely.

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Poland accuses Russia of arson over 2024 shopping centre fire

Donald Tusk says the massive Warsaw blaze was "for sure" ordered by the Russian special services.

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The rare disease in a remote town where 'almost everyone is a cousin'

Many children in a Brazil town lost the ability to walk, so one scientist set about discovering why.

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How to win Eurovision, according to the experts

Eurovision songwriters, judges and more discuss crafting the ideal anthem.

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'I freaked out and spent $400 online – it felt like a last hurrah'

How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs.

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Magic spells, innuendo and riddles: Your guide to all 37 Eurovision songs

With just a week to go, here's our guide to the songs and artists taking part in Eurovision 2025.

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Pope Leo XIV marks new beginning for Catholic Church

Excited crowds gathered in St Peter's Square to witness the historic election of the first American Pope.

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US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals

It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.

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How Peter Dutton's heartland lost him Australia's election

It was the opposition leader's home state that delivered Labor its win, with the red wave taking out his own seat.

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'This will be the work of years': The medics identifying remains from Syria's mass graves

Hundreds of thousands of Syrians were killed under the Assad regime before he was toppled from power.

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Voting for new Pope set to begin with cardinals entering secret conclave

The secretive process will get underway at the Vatican to find a new leader of the Catholic Church.

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Merz's messy path to power raises questions for future government

Merz had been working to project strength and purpose but instead became mired in political intrigue and division.

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The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave

There has been a growing coalescence around the idea that Pope Francis's work to radically shake up the workings of the Catholic Church should be built on by his successor - but some of his critics are not convinced

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India worried about Chinese 'dumping' as trade tensions with Trump escalate

Experts warn that a flood of cheap Chinese goods could hurt the competitiveness of Indian exports.

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Conclave: Inside the world's most secret ballot

Cardinals are set to gather later this week to take part in a highly guarded vote for a new pope.

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Americans used to be steadfast in their support for Israel. Those days are gone

To many, the close relationship between the US and Israel seems permanent and unshakeable.

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Colombia's wind farms bring promise and pain for indigenous group

The South American country is turning to wind power, but some local people are unhappy.

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Trump orders reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison

President Trump says the famous island prison off San Francisco is to be reopened to house "ruthless and violent" offenders.

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27 lives per kilometre: How Russia took record losses in Ukraine in 2024

Last year was the deadliest for Russian forces since the start of the full-scale war with at least 45,287 killed.

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Peru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine

Miners were kidnapped and killed in a Peruvian gold mine after a confrontation with a criminal gang.

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Young men were getting a haircut ahead of Swedish festival - then they were shot dead

The Swedish city Uppsala broke into party spirit this week - but the killing of hair salon customers still wearing their capes left many shaken.

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How Carney's election win will change direction of trade war

In his exclusive BBC interview, the Canadian Prime Minister indicates how he plans to tackle Trump.

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Europe marks VE Day with Trump on its mind

As Western alliances unravel, Europe is entering an era that seems distant from what VE Day represented, the BBC's Katya Adler writes.

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'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times

Scientists hope to make a universal antivenom from the extraordinary blood of a man exposed to snake venom for decades.

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Why Australia's opposition is vying for votes on Chinese social media

Chinese Australians are a crucial group that deserted the conservative Liberal-National coalition in the last election.

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Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing

BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.

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